Advancing: Top three advance to tri-district tournament, which begins Feb. 13.

Big storylines: The two favorites in this tournament — the top two 1A teams from their respective leagues — King’s (12-7) and Lynden Christian (16-3) have already met once this season. Back in late November, the Lyncs jumped out to a quick start and weathered a Lady Knights run late to win 49-46. Both teams then turned to tough conference schedules and survived to earn the top seeds. Lynden Christian barely beat Blaine (14-5), a 38-36 victory in mid-December, which turned out to be the difference.

Favorite: Lynden Christian. Win over King’s in late November gives them the edge.

Dark horse: Blaine. The Borderites and King’s could face off in semifinals.